NH Notary NH Notary Journal and Record Keeping

Question 1

Under New Hampshire law, is a notary public required to maintain a journal of notarial acts?

Accepted Answer

No, it is optional

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Yes, it is mandatory

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Only for electronic notarizations

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Only if notarizing real estate documents

Question 2

What information is recommended to record in a NH notary journal entry?

Accepted Answer

Date, type of act, signer's name, and ID type used

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Only the signer's name

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Only the document title

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Only the notary's signature

Question 3

How long should a NH notary retain journal records as a best practice?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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1 year

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3 years

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5 years

Question 4

When a NH notary's commission expires, what should happen to their journal?

Accepted Answer

Retain it securely for future reference

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Destroy it immediately

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Submit it to the Secretary of State

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Transfer it to the next notary

Question 5

For NH remote online notarizations, what recording requirement applies?

Accepted Answer

An audio-visual recording must be retained for at least 10 years

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No recording is required

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A written summary is sufficient

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Recording is optional

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a notary journal?

Accepted Answer

To provide evidence of proper notarization in case of dispute

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To bill clients accurately

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To report to the Secretary of State annually

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To track income for tax purposes